Azerbaijan opens fire in case of attempts aimed at extinguishing fires at borderAugust 4, 2010 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Head of the Department of Rescue Forces of the RA Ministry of Emergency Situations, Colonel Pavel Gyozalyan said that the number of fires in Armenia grew this year: 348 cases were recorded in January-June 2010 against 131 cases during the same period of last year. Meanwhile, 796 fires were recorded in July 2010 against 167 fires during the same period of last year, Gyozalyan told journalists. He noted that there were several cases when fires penetrated into Armenia’s territory from Azerbaijan. “In Vayots Dzor and Tavush regions, fires originated in several places simultaneously, and we believe that these are arsons, as the enemy opens fire in case of Armenia’s attempts aimed at extinguishing fires,” said Gyozalyan, adding that the rescue service had to wait for fire to reach more secure territories to start extinguishing it. Pavel Gyozalyan believes that this is another way for causing damage to Armenia, while international structures should pay attention to it. According to the specialist, Aragatsotn, Ararat, Tavush and Gegharkunik regions are the most fire hazardous territories of Armenia. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |